This Tire Plug Can Kill You - How to Best Fix a Flat

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[@T3HR3PP4]

Rope plugs, so temporary they outlast the tyre you put them in.

[@maddog7999]

YES! exactly. never seen one fail.

[@ljprep6250]

I've been using them on wheelbarrow, motorcycle, and auto tires since about 1968. Only one has leaked (immediate testing), and the other half of the rope fixed that. I last paid $2.99 at Wally World, but they're $5.88 now.

[@pejapl13]

There are two types of these strings. There is a cotton string covered with sticky glue. And that is the one that might leak as the glue dries off and leaves just the cotton. The other string is a rubber string also covered in glue, and that's what you need

[@T3HR3PP4]

@@pejapl13 Interesting! I've never seen the first type, I didn't even know different types were sold.

[@THEGEEK2001]

Definitely tempary there

[@ausguitarist]

Ryan is a linguistic genius. This channel has genuinely encouraged me to stop riding like an idiot, stop buying useless tools and be a better, smarter, safer rider. thank you Ryan and everyone involved in making these videos

[@maddog7999]

he’s part of the reason i started

[@bryan3550]

@@ts757arse I'm with you! I cringed internally after completing my first advanced riding course... How I survived before then is inexplicable: there were no instructors when I started riding and you just learnt the hard way. 😱

[@RyanGribble]

Linguistic genius not so much, follow most any Canadian youtuber. Canadians are wordsmiths

[@CRPerformance1]

He's a cunning linguist.

[@2wheelsr2wheels39]

@@CRPerformance1 That's what she said!

[@carltoncotter2614]

Yes, it is a tire shop conspiracy. There was a time when heavy construction and debris on my route to work meant I was getting taken to the cleaners buying a new tire every couple of months. After this went on for a while, the guy who worked on my S1000RR's (BMW authorized dealer) confided in me that he only and exclusively rode on rope plugged tires?! The reason was because idiots like me were talked into discarding nearly new, low mileage tires every time we had a puncture. He just helped himself to those tires and never had to pay for one in his life. PS he was not only a BMW trained technician, but an experienced rider who rode like a maniac.

[@rosemaryus-ct6151]

interesting; i'd never think of that on my own. did he scarf up plugged tires for u afterwards i hope? i am remembering that a parts guy at HD offered to check stock exhausts for me; people tend to change them out immediately. unfortunately the ones they had were all damaged. almost saved a lot of money...

[@matthewbeaver5026]

@@rosemaryus-ct6151 where's abouts are you at. My brother in-law just had a set of HD exhaust given to him. He wants to put a set on his sportster but was given 2.

[@rosemaryus-ct6151]

@@matthewbeaver5026 i live in nc now

[@arkapadma]

I don't believe in bmw technician, but people who rode like maniac? Semm to be trustable.

[@patchouli9]

I'm not sure people who ride like maniacs are to be trusted in matters of safety.

[@bootz0409]

At last!! Someone with ethics and who clearly sees how KZbin and other apps and companies use high profile people to sell rubbish products all in the name of the dollar! Well done on calling them out Ryan. And especially so for refusing to deceive your viewers with your influence which you could easily do were it not for your good morals and genuine integrity. Bravo!! 👏👏

[@gijsscheffer3555]

Pluggin holes on valentines day...... nice

[@kostakis3]

Hahahahhaha

[@dawitfikadu5751]

Nice

[@99nobilis99]

@@dawitfikadu5751 Nice

[@raphaelnjuguna6965]

Nice

[@chrisb9960]

I didn’t make the connection until your comment.

[@noxious456]

Did Ryan deliberately choose Valentine's Day for making a vid about plugging holes?

[@venkateshpotter1685]

Nasty yay. 😅

[@coolhandchunk]

Of course they did!

[@Ghazanfierce]

most definitely... XD

[@jaybrodie]

There is no such thing as coincidence.

[@FortNine]

Cannot confirm or deny. ~RF9

[@91156]

I've been plugging/repairing tires for about 50 years, and at this time, it is my opinion that the Nealey brand tire repair rope plugs are about the best on the market. Have used them on cars, trucks, trailers, and motorcycles. And these plugs stay in for the remaining life of the tire just fine. Just remember, a tire plug is only as good as the installer. It has to be done properly, and not all tire damage can be fixed by a plug or fixed at all.

[@Eshayzbra96]

@sublimethyme ropes are generally made in the same place, then distributed by companies. It doesnt really matter where or who you get them from.

[@xxxxSylphxxxx]

@@Eshayzbra96 The Nearley kits *are* a little different. They create a sort of knot, akin to a mushroom head, on the inside of the tyre. Their ropes are thinner, too, because the way they work mean they are quadrupled inside the puncture (more of the ropes double inside the puncture)

[@jamesbrady2156]

I am one of the "old timers" mentioned here. I have been patching tires, for myself and my extended family, for most of my adult life using the "rope" method. In all that time I have had only one failure, long term. That hole was too large. The patch did last long enough to get to a tire center a few days after I patched the tire. All the other patches lasted as long as the tires.

[@Nightdare]

One of my first big leaks was a hook cut, over an inch total length (never found out what punctured it, only that I felt my ass drop and was riding the rim within 3 seconds) Buddy of mine came along, rammed 4 of the bacon buggers in there, let it dry overnight and was easily able to make it to a shop the other day With damage to the tire like that, unless you demount a tire and slap a big thick slab of rubber in there, not other way of plugging other than bacon strips will get you home(/to the shop) riding

[@rickanderson8088]

I've had rope plugs leak, slowly and only after years and 10's of thousands of miles after the install. The majority have lasted the life of the tire, but a few have started to leak years later, the gooey mastic in the rope dried/flowed out leaving mostly fibrous rope. And yes, it was slow leak and just re-plugging it with a fresh rope plug fixed the slow leak. But the point is, there is a chance the rope plug can start to leak years after the repair if the tire is still in use. Not saying they are bad, I still use them, just saying they are not 100% guarantied to last the remaining life of the tire.

[@calebgriffiths9062]

Have used the rope plugs on my bikes for years. Was surprised by our local mechanic who fixed a leak in our car tyre using one . To my horror he used WD 40 to make it easier to push in. I thought "that won't last !" It lasted another 20,000 km, then the tyre wore out. It always held the pressure. Also saw a 4 plug repair of a huge hole. That got my mate home and back to a tyre supplier for a new tyre. We didn't think a 4 plug repair was going to be permanent! So, have to agree with everything Ryan said(again).

[@junpei1017]

I love how he's selling these products for his company but being honest enough to trash them

[@user-kr8ce2vd6t]

This is why his videos are the best one , HONEST rewiew

[@michael-michaelmotorcycle]

Zero Fucks given by RyanF9 which is why he’s the best in the biz even if he’s a Canadian. 😉

[@zubeinkhan5393]

@@jasenrock selling these products is their business, a hole is a hole.

[@zubeinkhan5393]

@@jasenrock They are being ethical about their approach, making money is not their number one priority, customer retention is a thing. If you are gonna sell something unreliable, you are morally responsible to educate the consumer and help them with decision making and let them choose, that's what good businesses do. Plus there are hidden logistical challenges, for instance warehousing and shipping takes time, space and money. It's not as simple as buying shit and selling them.

[@tommy605]

@@jasenrock Uhm, what? They have a warehouse full of stock. You can drive to it, see it, but nay nay, they don't sell in person from it. It's like an amazon warehouse for motorcycle/snowmobile stuff. So yes, they do stock inventory and of everything that I have ordered, and I have ordered a lot, everything comes form that warehouse. The tracking doesn't lie.

[@Crazy-Chicken-Media]

I don't believe any product until you review it, your honesty is top-notch

[@redeyedfreaks]

Unless it's about scorpion or icon 😆

[@TheRtHonJimStiffOG]

👆 Truth, About the honesty

[@LakPak2000]

So true!

[@OurWorldVillage]

Likewise!

[@sylgar45]

Your*

[@deejarvisful]

I'm so happy to see this smart, honest video. As a rider of 30 years, my experience is that rope plugs are the best, hands down (provided you learn how to fit them properly without damaging the internal wires, but that's true of any plug system) Not once have they ever failed me, or anyone I know who uses them. As far as I am concerned, they are a permanent fix and will last the remaining life of any tyre, car or bike. 👍

[@backcountyrpilot]

FWIW, as a motorcycle mechanic in the 80’s and 90’s, I trusted only the internal patch on tubeless tires. I recently tried a rope plug on my tubeless mountainbike and I couldn’t get it to seal. About 6 months ago, an automotive tire shop took two tries to get an internal patch to seal on my Volvo, but it’s held 100% for 8,000 miles since. LOVE THIS CHANNEL!

[@ginamiller6015]

Real world data: I’ve been using the so called temporary sticky rope plugs for over 30 years, on all sorts of vehicles. Not one has ever failed. Remarkably simple and reliable.

[@1PITIFULDUDE]

👍

[@Mister_Durden]

I've also put one in without deflating the tire

[@gonesideways6621]

I keep plug repair in my vehicles repaired many in parking lots etc. never had problem.

[@ZackMartin177]

Same

[@TheTomBevis]

The only things that those plugs won't patch would probably ( always, in my experience ) require replacing the tire. 40+ years of use by me.

[@motorcityoctane6713]

1.08 Million people agree this is the most underrated channel on KZbin

[@TheMonchoXD]

Agreed!

[@lehanlynch]

Second that

[@r.stephane9426]

Yep

[@derekcable]

Totally 👍

[@9Glaedr0]

Couldn't get more real than that

[@dougbongle3192]

Thanks Ryan, excellent analyst. I only use rope plugs and once used a internal patch plug because the tire had only 500 miles on it. It ran another 14,000 before I replaced it.

[@CWJester]

Been driving since I was 16. First time I've heard of rope plugs. You really do learn something new everyday... Definitely gonna get a set!

[@mkelleyp7]

Ryan, I have been using rope plugs in heavy truck tires for years! I wouldn’t leave home without them. I was recently told they are a temporary fix by a tire shop. Yeah, temporary until I buy a new set of tires!!

[@paulwhat322]

I've got one on the bike over 2 years now

[@HJC1950]

I rope-plugged my rear tire on my bike in Ohio and made it home to New York. That was three years ago and that tire is still on the bike and holding air just fine.

[@paulwhat322]

@@HJC1950 yup! They are surprisingly good.

[@RichCabezaCalamari]

I've rope plugged countless moto and cage tires over the years, and I've used up each tire right to the wear bars with nary a leak. Small, cheap, easy to use. A tire rope kit and in an inflator and Bob's your uncle!

[@markbeiser]

Yeah, one of the tires on my HVAC service van had 23 separate "temporary" fixes by the time the tread wore down enough that I needed a new set of tires. The tire guys got a good laugh about it. :)

[@rjtastic]

I'm soo in love with Fortnine's content that I don't mind the topic. I just watch.

[@codenamenoob4973]

Same I don't even have any bikes with tubeless they're all tubes 😂

[@bonerfi9254]

Same here, dude. Guy is a genius.

[@osamabinladen824]

Uhh

[@rjtastic]

@@osamabinladen824 wtf why is user username the name of a terrorist?

[@kj8491]

exactly i don’t even have a bike

[@rolandcarlile9568]

After watching video 7 months ago ,bought a string kit. 1st day of holiday on the way to ferry,picked up 2 screws, used two strings,brand new tyre to 36 miles on it. 600 miles into trip across Spain, one started leaking, tried to pull out to do another, no not happening. Pushed the tool back in through plug,seriously hard,put another plug in,3500 miles later still in . Never going to be worried about a punture again. Thanks to Ryan and this video, saved the holiday.

[@Dialogue_SC]

"Occam's Razor to cut the unnecessary bits" such an underrated line!

[@spy4544]

I like that revzilla talks to fortnine. That's actually how I discovered fortnine. Had a sizing issue with a jacket, they accepted the return and recommended me to fortnine since I live in canada. Was weird to hear.

[@ktmkevin]

Yes orrrrrr.. Revzilla bought F9 a while back. Duh.

[@spy4544]

@@ktmkevin if that's the case, sure. But this was 4 years ago 😂

[@Hippolord]

@@ktmkevin Wasn't that an april fools joke?

[@patricksh4944]

“Jesus only had 12” 😂

[@chrisagostino1]

That was a great Fairytale 😁👍🧔🏽

[@donarmstrong4166]

We are all going to Hell!

[@chrisagostino1]

@@donarmstrong4166 Another great Fairytale 😈

[@donarmstrong4166]

Lol

[@DanielEckert63]

Tea spit up on screen after that line. Too funny.

[@lordj.8962]

I literally watched this because I’ve always used rubber rope plugs on my vehicles off road and on and have never had a problem with them. I actually just found a screw in my tire yesterday and I was going to fix today with my rope plugs. I always knew there was a best thanks for confirming.

[@shawn619822]

Great format, We used mushroom plugs on our tractors at work and they always failed, I used rope plugs on my quad tires and had like 50 in them, still held great.

[@elmeradams8781]

Really. Me and my buddy used mushroom plugs for over a year on our motorcycles. Nail holes (did i get lucky)? I used one on my car tire, tire separated 50 miles later.

[@corneilcorneil]

Same here, the plugs last.

[@manedwolfwithagmailaccount1478]

I've been carrying mushrooms because my stupid ass finds the sex jokes hilarious. But when I did actually need to use one it worked fine and has held up for near on 1k miles now lol getting it changed tho

[@fabianmckenna8197]

Had a mushroom plug fail on me at 60mph and it's a quick deflation!

[@JRClaybrook1]

Hahaha "it's a million" [insert smug face]

[@brianhaygood183]

Numbers aren't important. ....but it's a Million. Ha. Brilliant as ever.

[@KhanhNguyen-dg9rl]

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@davebennett5069]

the face is always smug. the content is top notch however.

[@MrEazyE357]

"Jesus only had 12".

[@DeadsetYT]

"I'm a KZbinr".....Nuh mate, you're an ICON!! You're Ryan F9 Mate!

[@harm7448]

He sure is! Well said

[@shahfacekillah]

HE IS A CANADIAN TREASURE!!!!!

[@tomasclasson]

Awesome video! I've been watching F9 for several years but never looked into the 'older' stuff but that 's as good as the newer! Amazing production, entertainment and educational quality!

[@MorphoMoto]

I’ve used Dynaplug for a puncture and got several thousand miles out of it. I like how clean they are, but I believe rope plugs are still the standard.

[@John-gz8tf]

I've used rope plugs for years and they work great! One thing not mentioned is that a good thick chunk of rope in your tire can affect the tire balance. I had an annoying vibration in a tire on a long distance trip one time and got my son to check the tire on his manual balancer. We discovered that the rope plug consistently rotated around to the bottom of the balancer. He added a few quarter ounce weights on the opposite side of the rim and the vibration went away! Now I carry both a rope plug kit and a self adhesive weight kit in my trunk!

[@DrRussell]

Thank you for answering that question in my mind regarding balance. I don’t know the maths, but I’m sure someone has already calculated how much to add

[@rosemaryus-ct6151]

@@DrRussell i'm thinking that if u dont have a balancer, u can add small weights one at a time until the vibration goes away on a test drive. john said he used a few quarter ounce weights.

[@michaelreynolds9463]

It weighs next to nothing, so i dont believe that at all.

[@John-gz8tf]

@@michaelreynolds9463 Have you tried it? Or do you just choose not to believe it? I would not have 'believed' that a rope plug would affect tire balance either until I discovered that it did.

[@natearchuleta2003]

A rope plug in each back wheel of my Highlander confirm that they can and will throw a wheel out of balance even if only slightly. When they synchronize with each other it doesn't feel good.

[@yeoldchief7711]

There's a reason some old methods stick around. +1 like, keep them coming

[@AlexandarHullRichter]

Literally

[@quintontaylor7858]

I love how Ryan is genuinely a good guy who was raised right

[@garymaclean6903]

Sounds like a typical Canadian...😀

[@watchingdanny]

Tire shop wouldn't fix a screw hole in my tire because it was too close to the edge of the tread. I put in a rope plug myself and for overkill, I filled up the tire with Tire Slime. The tire was just fine until end of natural service. Rope plugs are the best. Never thought of stacking them. Great video. Subscription earned.

[@Firestorm637]

In the 60’s-70’s our volcanized patches were lit with a match which melted the patch on the inside. Worked great.

[@rkow8508]

I still have some yes they do work good.

[@timjohnson1199]

Plus, you get to play with fire. Always a bonus.

[@cor3y227]

Thats exactly how i fix push bike inner tube punctures too lol

[@basanso1]

we still do that, customers love to watch us fire a tire

[@N3PRO-Dave]

The mocking KZbin / influencers was dynamite! That was awesome.

[@kalaivayintaanterumalai8281]

This is why I love this channel, you get the real info and not some sales pitch 😂

[@projectsdontstop8441]

I'm killing time in a motel waiting for a snow storm to pass on a long ride. Thanks for the content, way better than cable. You're the Man!

[@motordemic]

"It is one million" "Jesus only had 12, you know" 🤣🤣

[@SoloPilot6]

Jesus had a bunch more than 12 followers (which explains why they needed the Miracle of the Loaves).

[@alanbiker5838]

That was great.

[@supersportryder]

That was disgusting and more disgusting you enjoyed it. Especially coming from a mutant FTM flabby broad dude that looks like Scott Baio and Popeye collided faces at 80mph.

[@vcweeb7416]

@@supersportryder what?

[@supersportryder]

@@vcweeb7416 Yeah that's what Jesus was saying when he heard that mutant God himself over the creator.

[@skstibi]

I once dismounted a tire to remove a "temporary" rope plug to replace it with one of those permanent plugs. Damn near killed me trying to get the rope plug out, those suckers are IN THERE and I've sworn to never do that again.

[@robertstoneking7916]

Haven't worked on a motorcycle but have put a radial patch on the inside (after cutting the plug flush) of a fairly new car tire. Have used plug n patch as well.

[@brianshaggy]

I bought new tires and next day decided to try them out on the off road, what do you know? I punctured one of them, good thing i had a rope plug and the damn thing outlasted the tire XD

[@mikebrown5648]

🤣 yep I agree

[@coreymcconnell1908]

Agreed, i was always against rope plugs but i had to drill the damn thing out. Couldn't pull it out with pliers. I still use them in an emergency till i can put a patch plug in.

[@sabiti5428]

Honesty you just cut the rope flush then add a vulcanized patch over top

[@alanhassall]

I wish you had done this years ago. I picked up a utility blade in my rear tire on a trip. It took two rope plugs to plug the tire. I then searched Wyoming and Montana for a replacement tire for fear that it would fail on the ride home. I know that so was overcharged for an old tire. Since bike shops are closed on my traveling days (Sunday and Monday) I wanted to save myself some trouble. It was interesting to see that the rope plug resealed when punctured again. Great video.

[@MiddlingAdventure]

I am not handy at all and just plugged a hole in my rear tire this morning with a rope plug using this video as a guide. Thank you so much Ryan and crew!

[@jcwaka76]

"It's a million -- Jesus only had 12." Damn, you're going straight to hell, Ryan! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Richard_on_the_Road]

No, he’s just channeling John Lennon.

[@dualfluidreactor]

jesus has 2.37 billion followers. the 12 were mods

[@clabisanass]

@@dualfluidreactor lol

[@ohanaross-roberts9719]

@@dualfluidreactor lol there’s definitely not that many people that believe in Jesus.

[@tonymbabuphotography3016]

@@ohanaross-roberts9719 Says a man who probably doesn't believe in Jesus.

[@rgh622]

"Occam's Razor to cut the unnecessary." Genius!

[@gravesclayton3604]

The Red Devil rope plug is definitely a plug that will last the life of a tire, radial or otherwise. You can even twist them into a knot internally as well, without removing and rebalancing the tire. Having installed thousands of them on car, truck & motorcycle tires alike, I have never had one leak or come out for the life of the tires. With 8-10 ply radial tires, installation can take a bit of muscle, but are still the best I've seen yet. The other 3 types shown here can be "qiuck installed" with a pneumatic pistol-tool, making it a quicker, easier job, but compromises quality and endurance, something I don't want to compromise when it comes to tires, on any vehicle! To top it all off, the red-rope plug is also the most portable, and will seal the leak without a can of sealant in most cases, making it ideal for carrying on motorcycles.

[@Majorvideonut2]

The mushroom plug has been in my rear tire for some five years and counting. just checked my air pressure and spot on. I was checking my front tire and said to myself, I should check the rear as well.

[@seattlegrrlie]

I'll take the roadside quicky for $40 ... wait, that comes out wrong 😉

[@mattbowman3641]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

What happened to the tire? A quick Blow And Go. No, the tire.... Oh, it went flat... but then, so did I...

[@cameronduff884]

It seems to me, that a tire is like a woman, you can treat her right, you can treat her wrong, but she will only blow when she's good and ready. (you can only hedge your bet with respect)

[@acopernic]

Bravo to Ryan and Aneesh. More than a Million. What a journey. Happy to see your face!.

[@ORflycaster]

I'm shopping for a plug kit, and your intro had me hooked in 12 seconds! Now I'm going to find out which one to buy. ;)

[@erxfav3197]

thanks for this information.. As a result of all the feedback from my questions and my research I patched up (from the inside, with a flat patch from “slime” using adhesive) a tire I found that had been discarded with a bacon strip/rope plug in it. I shaved off with a razor blade the inside part, then roughed it up with the cheese grater tool that came with the kit and then applied the adhesive liberally and finally the patch, orange side down. I inflated them, balanced, then installed them and went on my first ride with them a couple hours ago..

[@rainergimenez4022]

I've been using rope plugs since 1987. Never a failure yet. Works great and you can still use the tire until it's completely worn out.

[@cotanelo]

Even if the picture it’s on edge of tire????

[@cotanelo]

Even if the picture it’s on edge of tire????

[@rainergimenez4022]

@@cotanelo It gets very tricky when the puncture starts to get close to the sidewall. My rule is to not use a plug on the sidewall. Usually a screw on the sidewall has entered at a strange and unusual angle and should not be considered safe. Anything on the tread area is okay in my book.

[@streetfighteryamahar178]

Thank you for providing such real honest opinions to a widely debated issue of sealing a tire. I have been vouching for rope plugs for many years and over 100k miles logged and never had an issue with them. My first experience with rope plugs was on a motorcycle road trip roughly 300 miles away from home. I exited the highway for gas and noticed the rear had begun to feel "sloppy", and it got worse as I slowed down. In a panic I pulled into a small independent gas station to find that I had picked up 3 shiny nails. I asked the gas station owner if there were any tire shops that could patch my tire, and if I could use the air machine to determine if i could baby the last 100 miles to my destination to replace my tire. The old man came outside with me with a rope plug patch kit and repaired my tire for me, I asked him if it would make it long enough to get to my destination. He laughed and said that those plugs would outlast the tire and didn't even charge me for the plugs or his effort. I ended up riding on that tire another 4k miles before doing a fat burnout to end it right in front of my local tire shop back at home. I was surprised to find that my tire was still holding air after cords were showing and had no more center tread.

[@f5mando]

I used the rope type for years on my cars and 'bikes. Then I thought that the Dynaplug looked like a sleek and more efficient idea, so I bought one to keep in the car. I didn't have need for it for a couple of years, but by then...they had all dried out, making it all but impossible to insert in the tube. I got a few of them to go in, but the arrows broke off, rendering them useless. I agree with Ryan as I say, "Ropetty rope all the way, lads"!

[@d.Cog420]

Me too. Also, when it was new the strings were too sticky to feed into the shaft. Shame, such a compact system.

[@bocfat]

As always the best review of them all, having the cut away really helped!

[@horker]

4:10 "I'm not jealous of youtubers with bigger..." Cuts to ad Perfect timing lol

[@Chubby_Lemon]

joke lost with adblock

[@lazyres2]

Laughs in youtube premium.

[@errezeta55]

So many references... and did you catch “Ockham’s razor?” Faboulous....

[@felixchetlanddevries2998]

Glad I wasn't the only one who caught that, the writing on this channel is pure excellence.

[@youtubeaccount5153]

I believe his mom is a university professor of some type of science. It obviously rubbed off on Ryan. He throws in a lot of science stuff.

[@errezeta55]

@@youtubeaccount5153 That makes sense. He is very well read.

[@davidbonesteel9919]

Ryan is definitely the smartest motorcycle you tuber out there. I have even heard other you tubers admit as much.

[@errezeta55]

@Aea Alfaro It is also spelled Occam’s Razor, yes. The scientific concept is named after the friar, William of Ockham, so I prefer to use this spelling, as it denotes William’s town of birth. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_of_Ockham

[@Kyle.Hoskins.Official]

In fairness, the mushroom plug kit you chose is the more difficult one, they make one that operates like a caulking gun and is much easier. Also, you don't need pliers to seat the mushroom plugs nor would I worry about them being poked out. If you install one on a tire with proper psi (inflate back to proper psi before pulling nail and work quickly)...the air seats the plug for you, and with the constant internal air pressure against the mushroom head..they actually do very well.

[@revbikerbigd8664]

It's quick easy and safe for nail holes , rope great for slices ! Both should be patched ASAP!

[@markoldfield5658]

I've used mushroom plugs on bikes, cars and 4x4 with no issues

[@tgrman1]

thank you !

[@cameronduff884]

Nice video, but I think you left out the steps of buffing and scieving and stitching the repair area of the internal plug,also consider that when you dismount the tire, you might spot internal damage that occurred from running while under inflated, but like you said, the string plugs can be used close together (staples) so are a better choice for the construction site, dump etc.

[@bernardbuhrs8639]

Wisdom and sarcasm has been imparted and received

[@doncorleon9]

This was a fresh production my canadian friend. ~ one of your million friends.

[@Ritalie]

I read the comments before watching, and went back and watched it later. Holy crap! I am stunned by yet another masterpiece! I don't even like comedy videos, and Ryan makes me laugh my ass off. He is pure comedy genius. Way funnier than people like Brendan Schaub and Joe Rogan who make millions on their so called "comedy."

[@doncorleon9]

@@Ritalie indeed. There are so many subtle jokes he drops that you cannot even explain why you are laughing!

[@cisium1184]

Disciples, you mean.

[@johngenis344]

I always admired your creative writing and all of your creativity in general

[@Kawasaki_lad]

Agreed Vulcanising strips for the win 👍🏽I use them. Have also used them on 40tonne bell dump trucks never any issues driving across some of the roughest terrain 😁 fully laden

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

From one You Tuber to another - well done on a million subs mate!!!!! (unlike you, I am insane with jealousy!!).....

[@nicksokolis6343]

was thinking of watching one of yours next.

[@bavarianbanshee]

Good to see you here! Love your videos!

[@kuhndj67]

I watch your work just as religiously... great shows both!

[@MrMinimanmatt]

Tmf and Ryan f nine both make amazing and honest content. Subbed to both

[@aderiley6592]

Hahaaa TMF you need to get to work on the Brad Pitt smile - is there room for a Colgate link up here perchance?- and get a suave, sexy Northern accent a la Ryan mate, - maybe a Hull accent would be a good English equivalent? - and you'll definitely gain a few. Though a few what I'm not sure 😘😉 Keep up the great work both of you xx

[@markowsley4954]

Love the name dropping of the man, the myth and the legend that is Lemmy.

[@johnnysins1400]

I bought Ropes a few months back Like a week after buying my bike for 8$ Comes with all the tools in a small little pack, I’m pretty proud to hear I have a good product that will work the best with minimal effort usable quickly! Thanks

[@bobbrownintruth]

Ryan... new sub here. Just wanted to say I am binge watching and liking (not to be confused with licking) your videos. Not a new rider but your info is pretty dang entertaining and has a certain element of education to it. Thanks man!

[@somestuffithoughtyoumightl6985]

Congrats, you guys deserve it! Got a rope plug for $7 and cut down the extra large reamer and plug tools to fit in a pencil case along with my mini tire inflator and a tire gauge. Simple

[@johnsharrer6698]

Love your videos,been following for years. But have to say I’ve used Stop & Go mushroom plugger 3 times with excellent results. Twice on my motorcycle on the way to immediate tire replacement,once on a new tire on my Subaru. Apples to oranges comparison for sure but I got another 30,000 miles (48,000 kilometers for you Canadians) with no loss of pressure.

[@webekelven]

In the event you revisit this subject, please consider testing the "Safety Seal" brand, rope type repair kit. I used it on a trip a couple of years back and found it more viscerally satisfying, per the heavy-duty tools and, possibly, their patented rope formula. The tire (a 180/55-17 sport tourer) shed not a pound after the repair and lasted the life of the tire, about 13,000km. The metrics you apply for testing are consistently lab worthy (the results show themselves). The production and entertainment value of this video, in spite of the adolescent sexual humor, were as high as any I've seen on youtube. The friendly, authentic interplay the two of you enjoy adds a breath-of-fresh-air quality unique to the venue and subject matter.

[@mickd6942]

First video of yours I’ve ever watched , I can see why you have so many subscribers, excellent and informative

[@johncartherlao5097]

Haven't watched the video yet, Already know its gonna be good

[@kostakis3]

It is !

[@literallyshaking8019]

I came across this channel today and have been spending the last few hours binge watching every episode even though I don’t have a motorcycle. I have no regrets. A testament to your video making skill.

[@howlinhog]

Glad I watched til the end. I was going to pre-emptively comment based on the numerous arguments I've had with people about rope seal type plugs over the years. I assumed this would be another crappy bit of uneducated inexperienced opinion (my bad), this was a very good video, my hat off to you FortNine. I've been a professional mechanic for over 45 years and have used this type of seal throughout those years with no issues. I have seen the rope type seal last until the tire was dangerously bald. I keep a kit in every vehicle I own. I just bought the Norden 901 with tubeless tires and as soon as I remember to put the dang kit in my saddlebag, it will also have one. The only problem with rope style plugs is the myriad of crappy tools to install them. The reamer is a matter of comfort, the tee handle style is best even though it packs lousy. The installer needs to be open ended instead of the stupid hook that so many have. The hook can be a real pain when trying to remove the tool while leaving the seal in place.

[@heybitch43]

I watched this video a few days ago and by chance got a flat tyre today. I remember this video and got some rope plugs so I can get home. Thx

[@WasNotWas999]

I managed to get a screw in my new tyre from the 10 mile drive from the dealership to home, 3 years later it was still going strong using a rope plug...

[@jakeblanton6853]

It's funny how nails and screws are attracted to new tires (especially on new cars that don't have road hazard warranty on the tires), but seem to avoid the tires that have gotten so bald that the wear strips have even started to show... I did have an exception to that rule on my last flat though... It had was from a 1/2" bolt... Nice 1/2" hole punched out of the tire... Didn't even bother trying to fix that one, just swapped the full size spare and replaced the tire later that week since it was down to the wear strips anyway...

[@motoholota]

Aww yissss, tell me what else can kill me, seems like a great topic for a valentine's day video.

[@PSIChris]

I'm becoming obsessed with your filmographic allagory, wes anderson, nature documentary, and this who-dunnit documentary... BRILLIANT!

[@mailmanx69]

Dude! I love your humor! Great presentation along with excellent info!

[@aneeshghaisas9220]

the best motorcycle related KZbin channel the cinematography is impeccable

[@KinGNthinG]

Let me fix this for you quick. I'm sure you meant: the best KZbin channel everything is impeccable

[@RaggedsEdge]

I’ve run car tires for another 20k miles on rope plugs. I would use it to get my bike to the tire shop.

[@geoffmooregm]

I have had them in for years on my 33" BFG Mud Terrains. On road or off road they have never had an issue.

[@jothain]

Some one told me that bike rubbers are too soft and thin for them. Well I've done them twice and other tyre I rode for plus 1000km's without any issue so yeah. Rope plug works really well, unless you happen to get actual tear in tire, which is a lottery ticket time anyway

[@rcpmac]

As long as it isn’t on the sidewall I too run them to slick condition.

[@nsoul8469]

I use them until the tyre wears out, they’re great!

[@DennisEldrup]

I worked in a car/tyre shop years ago, and I've seen some f-ing insane things with tyres. It's no joke. Bacon plugs are made for getting you to a garage, or for offroad vehicles. Permanent solutions are .... permanent. One of the primary reasons for this (and for bacon plugs being illegal in most of Europe) is that you don't know what damage happened inside the tyre. I've had to show customers the inside damage to make them believe me when I said I wouldn't touch the tyre and only put on a new. When you take out a handful of rubber, that's crumbled off the inside and show the customer - there's no way you can see the damage without taking off the tyre. The reason why I find this so important, is that you don't just hurt yourself. Your car tyre could explode and you ram someone else. I won't survive a 2 ton car hitting me, with all my gear on.

[@barbararodriguez8329]

I loved the rope plug. i put one in my van and drove from reno to Los Angeles and back.

[@MrKanibaal]

New rider here. Didn't go crazy and bought a 1000cc bike, I opted for a 250cc BigBoy tsr. Yes I know, it's a chinese mass produced bike, but affordable enough to learn. With all that said, thanks for your videos. It helps newbies like me to learn before we burn.

[@klyffjohnson]

For a second there, I thought I'd have to switch out all my rope plugs. Glad to know I'm not missing out on anything.

[@PacAnimal]

I love how every single one of these videos is creative and unique. So refreshing.

[@alexbennett3515]

You without a doubt make some of the best videos on you tube hands down.

[@alexandre.bernalte]

Nice vid, dude. Thanks for all what you are giving to the Moto environment

[@49Roadmaster]

Should have titled it "Any hole will do!", particularly on Valentine's Day.

[@TheDacane]

I once had 13 ropes stuffed into an atv tire to get home after putting a thumb sized hole in it from hitting a jagged log concealed by dust.

[@erniemenard7727]

I ran over a bolt that put a half inch hole in my truck tire, I used every plug I had plus some screws to plug that hole to get to a service station.

[@xanthopoulos1825]

@@erniemenard7727 "plus some screws" lmao that's probably the worst plug material but if it worked it works

[@snoopdogie187]

@@xanthopoulos1825 You do what you have to do to avoid the expensive tow bill. At least he went straight to a service station to get a better fix.

[@moistsquid741]

@@zedmoe lmao

[@PainterD54]

I've been using rope plugs for as long as I can remember (30 years?) and have not had any of them fail. I will continue to use them too.

[@corneilcorneil]

Same here. 👍

[@scott1063]

I’ve used them all and they all work. The internal patch-plug is best but expensive. Plus, dealers I’ve checked with won’t do patches anymore. I just used a rope plug today.

[@jorda.2412]

8 sticky ropes sealed a thumbsized hole in my quad tire. Rode the rest of the day.

[@pietertoerien8138]

Yep - sticky ropes - or snot plugs as they are known in South Africa are the best. Once had to put 10 sticky ropes on a cut 4 x 4 tire - got me to the next town. I have riden more tires with sticky ropes than without... Had to put one in a day old Michelin replaced the tyre last month when the threads were showing - Plug still held!

[@SuperBoomer95]

I've lost track of how many quads I've seen with "spiders" sticking out of the sidewall or tread and barley leaked if at all lol. A solid testimony to how good they work

[@Bill-v650]

@@devilselbow I had to replace a car tire last month because at state inspection it had picked up a screw and had a slow leak but that tire already had the maximum number of plugs (rope type) allowed by law...

[@normang3668]

I worked at a rental car company for a few years. Plugged probably about 200 tires. On one or two occasions, the hole would eventually start to slowly leak again. Otherwise, they lasted the lifespan of the tires.

[@alrdv]

@@devilselbow I've been using rope in car tyre for probably five years 'till it became completely bald, so it's like a roulette, and one more - it was just 2$ for a shitty set of 3 ropes and two tools with adhesive.

[@sipho.tography]

Please upload more-- this is by far my favorite youtube channel when it comes to production, originality and the host.

[@johndemore6402]

wow so refreshing old school knowledge passed down from pop pop to grandson you still need a jack and a pump to fix it🤗good job 👍

[@baronvonjoy5900]

Straight to the point, love it, no waffle, waffle, waffle waffle, just straight to the point, love it

[@621ELECTRONICS]

I’ve used tons of the rope style plugs, probably have several between all of my current tires on three vehicles and a couple spare sets of wheels I have. It’s what my dad used until I was old enough to install them. They have always lasted the life of the tires they were in. One of the simple but effective repairs that just works. Back in 2014 or so I did have some old ones (open pack that sat around a while) that didn't seem to want to seal, so I had to go buy a new pack which worked fine.

[@wjhrazorsedge76]

Having put a rope plug in the way you have illustrated in the beginning, & having traveled to Alaska and back, & ended the trip with a rope plug from Livingston, MT to KS, sightseeing, about 2000 miles on it. No issues. Still shocked I got a giant wood splinter causing a flat in a Dunlop tire traveling to Alaska, probably from the wood mowers or shredders cleaning shoulder areas in Canada, I saw along the highway. I learned the hard way, putting the rubber cement on the rope plug & trimming the excess off, is essential. Again, like you showed. Also, carry a portable air compressor on such a long trip. It is essential.

[@marcelofesposito]

Got to work and found a screw on my tire, I figure Fortnine has a good video on how to fix it, and a good recommendation. Thanks Ryan

[@Pikestnt]

I carried a mushroom kit on trips around Africa and India but was lucky enough not to need it. Then I got a puncture 5 miles from home and tried to use it - Almost impossible and left me with an even bigger hole. 100 miles later I got another puncture in the new tyre but I got that one demounted and patched. Finally used a rope on a mate’s bike and it was so straightforward. Thanks for the advice 👍

[@youtubehandol]

I'm embarrassed (speaking as a viewer) that your channel took this long to hit a million. Your content is better than 99.99% of the content I watch.

[@Sereik]

The "Mushroom plugs are a bit shit eh?" SENT me. So unexpected and hilarious.

[@cameronduff884]

They have fallen out of favor in the hyway tire community but the farmers still use them.

[@munkeenevahrong239]

My mind is now and forever in a good spot about rope plugs. 👌

[@nhmtrhd]

Back in the mid 70s as a kid I worked at a full service gas station. “they all were back then” Every once in a while we were visited by the same traveling sales man selling those orange very sticky rope plugs. He would take us out to the front left tire of his car. He would then take an awl and thrust it into the side wall of his car. Then while the air was hissing out he would prepare a rope plug and insert it in the hole he made. He asked if he could have an air hose to bring his air pressure up to spec. The salesman never cut the extra rope hanging out of the tire, because there were at least a half dozen others that were done previously hanging out. My boss bought a few repair kits from him and the salesman drove out of the yard with the many uncut rope plugs twirling in the breeze !! Ahh my memories…. 😁